ME 32300
MECHANICS OF MATERIALS
Course Outcomes [Related ME Program Outcomes in brackets]
1.
2.
3.
4.
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6.
7.
8.
Introduce concepts of stress, strain, failure and strain energy. [A1, A2]
Learn how to analyze structures under axial and torsional loading. [A1, A2]
Learn how to analyze stresses and deflections of beam structures experiencing a combination of internal transverse shear
and bending moment. [A1, A2]
Learn how to analyze structures experiencing combined loads and characterize multiaxial stress states. [A1, A2]
Learn how to analyze buckling. [A1, A2]
Reinforce a systematic approach to problem solving. [A1, A2]
Foster effective mathematical and graphical communication skills. [B1]
Cultivate ethical engineering decisions. [B3]
Fundamentals
(2 wks)
Axial Loading
(2 wks)
1. Normal Stress
and Strain
2. Mechanical
Properties
3. Shear Stress and
Strain
4. Design of
Deformable
Bodies
1. Thermal Stress
2. Planar Trusses
3. Axial
Deformation
4. Statically
Undetermined
Problems
Torsion
(1 wk)
1. Torsional
Loading
2. Torsional
Deformation
3. Statically
Undetermined
Problems
Beam Loading
(4 wks)
1. Equilibrium of Beams
2. Shear Force
3. Bending Moments
4. Flexural Stresses
5. Shear Stresses
6. Beam Deflection
7. Discontinuity
Functions
8. Superposition
9. Statically
Undetermined Probs.
Multiaxial Stress
States (3 wks)
1. Transformation of
Stresses
2. Principal Stresses
and Max. Shear
Stress
3. Mohr’s Circle
4. Absolute Max.
Shear Stress
5. Stress
Transformation
6. Strain energy
7. Failure Criteria
Analysis of
Structures
(3 wks)
1. Pressure
Vessels
2. Beams
3. Combined
Loading
4. Buckling
1. COURSE NUMBER AND NAME: ME 32300 Mechanics of Materials
2. CREDITS AND CONTACT HOURS: 3 credits
a. Lecture – 3 days per week at 50 minutes for 16 weeks
3. COURSE COORDINATOR OR INSTRUCTOR:
T. Siegmund
4. TEXTBOOK:
R.R. Craig Jr., Mechanics of Materials, 3rd ed, Wiley 2011
5. SPECIFIC COURSE INFORMATION:
a. Catalog Description: Integrated approach to mechanics
of materials. Topics include: stress and strain in
structural elements; mechanical properties of materials;
extension; torsion and bending of members; thermal
stress; pressure vessels; static indeterminacy, stress
transformation, Mohr’s circle, strain energy, failure
criteria, buckling. Typically offered in fall and spring.
b. Prerequisites:
ME 27000 – Basic Mechanics I or equivalent
c. Status: Required
6. SPECIFIC GOALS FOR THE COURSE:
a. Course Outcomes:
[Related ME Program Outcomes in Brackets]
1. Introduce concepts of stress, strain, failure and strain energy. [A1, A2]
2. Learn how to analyze structures under axial and torsional loading
conditions. [A1, A2]
3. Learn how to analyze stresses and deflections of beams experiencing a
combination of internal transverse shear and bending moment. [A1, A2]
4. Learn how to analyze structures experiencing combined loads and
characterize multiaxial stress rates. [A1, A2]
5. Learn how to analyze buckling. [A1, A2]
6. Reinforce a systematic approach to problem solving. [A1, A2]
7. Foster effective mathematical and graphical communication skills. [B1]
8. Cultivate ethical engineering decisions. [B3]
b. Related ME Program Outcomes:
[Related ABET Outcomes Listed in Brackets]
A1. Engineering Fundamentals;
B3. Prof/Ethical Responsibility;
A2. Analytical Skills;
B4. Contemporary Issues;
A3. Experimental Skills;
B5. Life-Long Learning;
A4. Modern Engr Tools;
C1. Leadership,
A5. Design Skills;
C2. Global Engineering Skills;
A6. Impact of Engr Solns;
C3. Innovation;
B1. Communication Skills;
C4. Entrepreneurship
B2. Teamwork Skills
7. LIST OF TOPICS: See following page.
PREPARED BY: T. Siegmund
REVISION DATE: January 2013